DEXASCANNEARME
Memphis, TN
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DEXA Scans in Memphis, TN
Memphis trains big: 4,500-acre Shelby Farms Park, the Big River Crossing over the Mississippi, and the St. Jude Memphis Marathon every December. DEXA scanning gives Shelby County residents exact body fat, lean muscle, and bone density numbers to match that effort.
A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass
A licensed medical professional reads every scan
Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Memphis Today
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The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
HIPAA-compliant and private results
Memphis anchors Shelby County on the bluffs above the Mississippi River, and its outdoor infrastructure is bigger than most people expect. Shelby Farms Park covers roughly 4,500 acres on the city's east side, the Shelby Farms Greenline rail-trail connects it to Midtown, the Wolf River Greenway threads through the city, and the Big River Crossing boardwalk on the Harahan Bridge lets runners and cyclists cross the Mississippi itself. Every December the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend fills downtown in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one pillar of a medical district that also includes the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Add FedEx's global headquarters and one of America's busiest logistics workforces, and Memphis is full of people whose schedules are demanding and whose health deserves real measurement. A DEXA scan delivers that measurement in about ten minutes.
County
Shelby County
Area Code
901
Population
610,000+
Major Hospital System
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Serving Memphis and Shelby County
We serve clients from across the metro, from the river neighborhoods downtown to East Memphis and the suburbs.
Downtown & South Main
Harbor Town & Mud Island
Midtown
Overton Square
Cooper-Young
East Memphis
Whitehaven
Cordova
Raleigh
Hickory Hill
Germantown
Collierville
Bartlett
DEXA Scans in Memphis, from Shelby Farms to the River
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Memphis. A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, how much lean muscle you carry in each limb, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. It takes about 10 minutes and you get the numbers in writing.
Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? See how the three measure up . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
Who Gets DEXA Scans in Memphis?
Marathoners & Greenline Regulars
From St. Jude Memphis Marathon training groups to cyclists on the Shelby Farms Greenline and the Big River Crossing, Memphis endurance athletes use DEXA to confirm a season's work: lean muscle gained, visceral fat lost, and bone density held steady.
Logistics & Medical District Workforce
FedEx's global hub and the medical district around St. Jude and the UT Health Science Center employ tens of thousands of Memphians on demanding schedules. DEXA compresses a meaningful health checkpoint into ten minutes: body fat percentage, regional muscle balance, and bone health in one scan.
Adults Monitoring Bone Density
Shelby County adults referred for osteoporosis screening, often through physicians at Baptist Memorial or Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, use DEXA T-scores to catch bone loss early, and self-pay scans are available without a referral.
Why Book Your Memphis DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Memphis-Area Clinic
DEXASCANNEARME serves the Memphis area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results Within 24 Hours
Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent Pricing
Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Memphis Works
1
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Memphis and book a time that works
2
10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
3
Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Memphis?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Memphis DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Memphis, TN?
We don't run a clinic in Memphis. We book you into the nearest partner imaging clinic serving Shelby County. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll come back with the closest available scanner and a time.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Memphis?
There is no single Memphis price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Memphis?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at the nearest scanner serving Shelby County needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Memphis, Tennessee?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a Shelby County health system like Baptist Memorial Health Care & Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Memphis?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at the Memphis clinics listed above you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Memphis?
One scan in Memphis produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements, including the bone-density study a Baptist Memorial Health Care & Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Memphis?
Plan on 30 minutes in Memphis — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at the Memphis clinics listed above. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like Baptist Memorial Health Care & Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Memphis.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Memphis
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